Brain surgery sedative may shield patients from secondary injury
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This study tested whether the sedative dexmedetomidine can protect the brain during surgery to remove a brain tumor. Fifty-six adults having brain tumor surgery received either dexmedetomidine or a placebo. The goal was to see if the drug reduces brain inflammation, improves oxyg…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Georgia Tsaousi • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Apr 29, 2026 15:01 UTC